Here's when the NBA will announce its 2025-26 MVP award winner

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Finally, the NBA has announced when it will announce its 2025-26 MVP winner. The announcement of the announcement had most folks on pins and needles. With the 2026 NBA playoffs entering the final four stage, the prestigious trophy recipient will be known by the end of the weekend.

The NBA will announce its 2025-26 MVP award winner on Sunday, May 17 at 6:30 p.m. CT. The Amazon Prime crew will get the honor before the Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers face off in a Game 7.

Of course, the Oklahoma City Thunder have a vested interest. , and are the finalists for the MVP award. And reading the tea leaves, it feels like Gilgeous-Alexander should comfortably win it in back-to-back years.